Protective handheld device holder

Abstract

Device holders having a number of arms for receiving a handheld device and a number of recesses providing an interface area for a user's hand to hold the device during use. In some examples the device holder maintains an open cavity between the body of the device and the holder itself. In some examples, the holder maintains the device in place with a series of extensions from the base of the holder that secure the periphery of the device via a retainer.

1 . A device holder, comprising:
 a base that is substantially planar and that defines a plurality of finger holes;   a first arm extending from the base transverse to the plane defined by the base and terminating at a first terminal end opposite the base, the first terminal end including a first retainer configured to secure a first end of a device; and   a second arm extending from the base transverse to the plane defined by the base and terminating at a second terminal end opposite the base, the second terminal end including a second retainer configured to secure a second end of the device spaced from the first end of the device.   
     
     
         2 . The device holder of  claim 1 , wherein the first arm and the second arm are resilient and are configured to flex apart and to resiliently squeeze against the device when supporting the device. 
     
     
         3 . The device holder of  claim 1 , wherein the first arm includes an interior side facing the base and the terminal end defines a lip extending along the interior side of the first arm. 
     
     
         4 . The device holder of  claim 1 , wherein the first arm and the second arm are curved. 
     
     
         5 . The device holder of  claim 1 , wherein the first arm is opposite the base from the second arm. 
     
     
         6 . The device holder of  claim 1 , wherein the first arm and the second arm extend from a perimeter boundary of the base. 
     
     
         7 . The device holder of  claim 1 , further comprising a third arm extending from the base a fourth arm extending from the base. 
     
     
         8 . The device holder of  claim 7 , wherein the first arm, the second arm, the third arm, and the fourth arm extend from a perimeter boundary of the base and each extend from different quadrants of the base. 
     
     
         9 . The device holder of  claim 1 , wherein the shape of the base is complimentarily configured to the shape of the device. 
     
     
         10 . The device holder of  claim 9 , wherein the base has a rectangular shape that compliments the device, which has a rectangular shape with a larger area than the area defined by the rectangular shape of the base. 
     
     
         11 . The device holder of  claim 1 , further comprising a mounting bracket mounted to the base, the mounting bracket being configured to couple with an external support. 
     
     
         12 . The device holder of  claim 11 , wherein the mounting bracket is mounted to the middle of the base. 
     
     
         13 . The device holder of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of finger holes are arranged in a circle. 
     
     
         14 . The device holder of  claim 1 , wherein the finger holes include a first hole and a second hole that is larger than the first hole. 
     
     
         15 . The device holder of  claim 1 , wherein the base defines a plurality of first holes and a plurality of second holes that are larger than the first hole, the plurality of first holes and plurality of second holes being arranged in an alternating pattern where a first hole is followed by a second hole in a circle. 
     
     
         16 . The device holder of  claim 1 , wherein the first arm and the second arm are integrally connected to the base. 
     
     
         17 . A device holder, comprising:
 a base defining a plurality of finger holes arranged in a pattern to conform with the anatomy of a human hand when the base is in a variety of positions relative to a user's hand;   a first arm extending from the base and terminating at a first terminal end opposite the base, the first terminal end including a first retainer configured to secure a first end of a device; and   a second arm extending from the base and terminating at a second terminal end opposite the base, the second terminal end including a second retainer configured to secure a second end of the device spaced from the first end of the device.   
     
     
         18 . The device holder of  claim 17 , wherein the plurality of holes are arranged in a circle. 
     
     
         19 . The device holder of  claim 17 , wherein the base defines a plurality of first holes and a plurality of second holes that are larger than the first hole, the plurality of first holes and plurality of second holes being arranged in an alternating pattern where a first hole is followed by a second hole in a circle. 
     
     
         20 . A device holder, comprising:
 a base that is substantially planar and having a perimeter boundary, the base defining a plurality of finger holes arranged in a pattern to conform with the anatomy of a human hand when the base is in a variety of positions relative to a user's hand;   a first arm extending from the perimeter boundary of the base transverse to the plane defined by the base and terminating at a first terminal end opposite the base, the first arm including a first interior side facing the base and the first terminal end including a first lip on the first interior side of the first arm and configured to secure a first end of a device; and   a second arm opposite the first arm extending from the perimeter boundary of the base transverse to the plane defined by the base and terminating at a second terminal end opposite the base, the second arm including a second interior side facing the base and the second terminal end including a second lip on the second interior side of the second arm and configured to secure a second end of a device spaced from the first end of the device.   
     
     
         21 . The device holder of  claim 20 , wherein the base further includes a friction interface. 
     
     
         22 . The device holder of  claim 21 , wherein the friction interface defines a series of raised protrusions extending from and embedded in the surface of the base. 
     
     
         22 . The device holder of  claim 20 , further including a support stand adjustably affixed to the base.